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When making this Béchamel Sauce Recipe, whisk quickly to prevent scorching.
Photo By Karen Keb
1-1/2 cups
SERVINGS
Use this versatile and easy bechamel sauce recipe on your homemade pizza.
This addictive, delicious white sauce is so multi-functional, it can be used as a base for pizza, as pasta sauce, the binder for macaroni and cheese, etc. It can be easily doubled.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Freshly ground nutmeg
Directions
- Heat milk in saucepan over medium heat just until it boils. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, cooking and whisking constantly for 2 minutes.
- Slowly add hot milk, whisking furiously to avoid scorching. Cook sauce over low heat for 10 minutes, or until thickened, stirring frequently with rubber spatula.
- Remove from heat and stir in salt. Season with pepper and a pinch of nutmeg. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before using on pizza.
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